Dallas Embraces Diversity Through Welcoming Week 2023
Dallas – The City of Dallas’ Office of Equity and Inclusion – Welcoming Communities and Immigrant Affairs Division is excited for 2023 Welcoming Week, scheduled from Sept. 8 to Sep. 17. Welcoming Week is an annual campaign celebrated in communities around the globe and connects neighbors of all backgrounds.
This week provides residents an opportunity to celebrate welcoming values through events and local initiatives that foster mutual understanding between immigrants and non-immigrants, as well as deeper belonging for all.
“Dallas takes immense pride in its status as the inaugural first Certified Welcoming City in Texas, and we believe engaging diverse communities contributes to a more inclusive Dallas.” said Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director of the Office of Equity and Inclusion.
Let’s celebrate Welcoming Week together! The City of Dallas invites everyone to join in celebrating the importance of diversity and inclusion by sharing pictures with a multilingual “I am a Welcomer” sign on social media and tagging @DallasWCIA on Facebook.
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| Friday, September 8 | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30a.m. | Bilingual/Spanish Story Time | Hampton – Illinois Branch Library 2951 S Hampton Road Dallas, Tx 75224 |
| Friday, September 8 | 3 to 5 p.m. | Explore “Moonbird” with the Nasher Sculpture Center | Arcadia Park Branch Library Meeting Room A&B 1302 North Justin Avenue Dallas, TX 75211 |
| Saturday, September 9 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation Success Center Grand Opening/Fall Fiesta | 7110 Holly Hill Drive Dallas, TX 75231 |
| Saturday, September 9 | 1 to 3:30 p.m. | Dallas Folk Music Society Meet-up and Jam Session | Audelia Road Branch Library/Auditorium 10045 Audelia Road Dallas, TX 75238 |
| Saturday, September 9 | 4 to 11 p.m. | Dallas International Night Market | Prism Center Dalas International District 5580 Preston Lane Dallas, Tx 75240 |
| Sunday, September 10 | 11 a.m. | Flamenco Y Frida | 723 Fort Worth Avenue Dallas, Tx 75208 |
| Sunday, September 10 | 3 to 4 p.m. | Mid-Autumn and Moon-Viewing Festivals | Vickery Park Branch 8333 Park Lane Dallas, TX 75231 |
| Monday, September 11 | 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Latin American Crafts for Kids | Arcadia Park Branch Library 1302 North Justin Avenue Dallas, TX 75211 |
| Tuesday, September 12 | 7 p.m. | Welcoming Noche | Mountain View College 4849 W. Illinois Avenue Dallas, Tx 75211 |
| Tuesday, September 12 | 6 p.m. | Youth Commission Board Meeting | Council Chambers 1500 Marilla Dallas, TX 75201 |
| Wednesday, September 13 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Forward Dallas Open House | Walnut Hill Rec Center 1011 Midway Road Dallas, TX 75229 |
| Thursday, September 14 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Forward Dallas Open House | Cornerstone Baptist Church 1819 Martin L King Jr. Dallas, TX 75215 |
| Friday, September 15 | 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. | ’til Midnight at the Nasher | 2001 Flora Street Dallas, TX 75201 |
| Friday, September 15 | 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company Folkloric Workshop | Mountain Creek Auditorium 6102 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75249 |
| Friday, September 16 | 9 a.m. | Citizenship Day 2023 | Catholic Charities 1421 W. Mockingbird Lane Dallas, TX 75247 |
| Saturday, September 16 | 12 to 3 p.m. | Dia de La Independencia Festival | Jaycee Zaragoza Recreation Center, 3114 Clymer Street Dallas, TX 75212 |
| Sunday, September 17 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Sunday Thai Market | Buddhist Temple of Dallas 8484 Stults Road Dallas, Tx 75243 |
| Sunday, September 17 | 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Celebrate Hispanic Heritage | Kiest Park 3080 S. Hampton Road Dallas, TX 75224 |
| Continuing | Continuing | Citizenship Class | J. Erik Jonsson Central Library 1515 Young Street Dallas, TX 75201 |
| Continuing | Continuing | English Language Learning Class | J. Erik Jonsson Central Library 1515 Young Street Dallas, TX 75201 |
